Bournemouth 2-0 Newcastle: Premier League – las it happened
Eddie Howe speaks: “It was just a game too far and we couldn’t respond. Bournemouth played well but we were well below par,” he tells the BBC.
“It was a tough afternoon. We weren’t ourselves in possession or out of possession. If you can’t do that at this level, it will be a difficult day. When we are under fatigue and stretched, we usually respond better. We need to dust ourselves down and come back in strong.
On his team’s defending: “Nick Pope made some great saves for us and he needed to as we were leaking chances. Jamaal Lascelles did great in the air too but I don’t think there were too many bright sparks. We were well off it.
“We have a whole host of players and we need them back as soon as we can. We have a busy December as well so it’s not a good mix but something we have to get used to.”
